Applied Electromagnetic/RF Research and Development Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Applied Electromagnetic/RF Research and Development Engineer to join our Spectrum and Signature Solutions team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sensitive research and development focused on applied electromagnetics as a Principal Investigator (PI)
• Provide technical knowledge within the laboratory, develop concepts, and oversee sensitive research and development focused on applied electromagnetics
• Contribute to solutions for the automation/control of RF instrumentation
• Conduct RF/microwave lab-based and in-the-field measurements and experimentation
• Facilitate measurements at outdoor test ranges, anechoic chamber, and EMC chambers
• Assess and validate state-of-the-art RF systems and solutions from the Defense Industrial Base
• Occasional travel per sponsor and program requirements

Requirements

• Hands on experience with RF/microwave instrumentation: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, antenna measurements, EMI/EMC measurements
• Hands on experience with in-the-lab and in-the-field troubleshooting of RF systems
• Familiarity with MATLAB and/or Python for instrument control and data analysis
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent report writing capabilities
• RF/microwave engineering for ground, air and sea-based operations
• Electromagnetic simulation tools such as: CST Microwave Studio or REMCOM XFdtd

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

• Familiarity radar systems and hardware
• Familiarity with antenna design, simulation, and prototyping
• Familiarity with RF/microwave materials characterization measurement and instrumentation
• Active DoD SECRET (or higher) clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science (Research and Development Engineer - Signal Processing (ARL) - Senior Professional)
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science (Research and Development Engineer - Signal Processing (ARL) - Advanced Professional)
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science (Research and Development Engineer - Signal Processing (ARL) - Intermediate Professional)

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Salary range: $105,900.00 - $231,000.00
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Pay

$105,900.00 - $231,000.00

Schedule

Not specified